Description
Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights. Combining shredded chicken, creamy soup, and sour cream, topped with buttery crushed crackers, this casserole delivers warm, savory flavors with a satisfying crunchy topping. Ready in just over 40 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
Topping
- 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery round crackers, crushed
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and prepare it for the casserole.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Then spread this evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed buttery round crackers with the melted unsalted butter until the crackers are fully coated, creating a rich, crispy topping.
- Assemble Casserole: Evenly sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture over the chicken filling layer in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage for a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping has turned a beautiful golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly for easier serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut, but you can use any cooked chicken shredded finely.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the crackers with gluten-free crackers.
- Feel free to add a pinch of black pepper or herbs like thyme for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dolly Parton casserole, chicken casserole, easy casserole, 5 ingredient casserole, baked chicken dish, creamy chicken casserole
